African Football Media

Algerian star predicts they can move mountains

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:48:28 +0100

Sofiane Feghouli has been earning raves with Valencia the last couple of seasons, and the promising young winger tells African Football Media he is hoping to make a similar impact at the upcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations for Algeria.

Renard: We are underestimating nobody

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:37:51 +0100

A month before putting their first African crown on the line at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia coach Herve Renard tells AFM that the Chipolopolo are focused firmly on a tricky opening group.

Mikel: Nigeria are among the favourites

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:30:22 +0100

AFM speaks with Chelsea mainstay John Obi Mikel who is tipping Nigeria to make a major impact at next month's CAF Africa Cup of Nations, along with a surprising outsider.

Elephants accept the tag of favourites

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:26:03 +0100

Former French international Sabri Lamouchi tells African Football Media that his Côte d’Ivoire side must not waste their chance to win the upcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Stalwart says Eagles can win fans back

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:15:16 +0100

Nigeria defender Elderson Echiejile tells AFM the Super Eagles are seeking redemption by winning January's CAF Africa Cup of Nations, after the Mother Continent's largest nation failed to qualify last time.

Kharja: Morocco will fight to the end

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:08:58 +0100

After a pair of come-from-behind draws in Brazil 2014 qualifying, Morocco captain Houssine Kharja tells African Football Media that the Atlas Lions can catch Côte d'Ivoire and finally return to FIFA World Cup.

Keshi: Goals will come for anxious Eagles

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:15 +0100

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi and new Super Eagles forward Victor Moses both tell AFM their best is yet to come after a mixed start to Brazil 2014 qualifying.

Drogba: Finals are there to be won

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:45:41 +0100

Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich, key Chelsea figure Didier Drogba tells African Football Media that he is looking to replace bad memories from four years ago with fresh final success.

Gabon riding wave to London

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:43:12 +0100

It has been an outstanding year for Gabonese football and as African champions the Young Panthers are now aiming to bring their attractive playing style, as well as a good dose of momentum, to London for their Olympic bow.

Six helping Togo to turn the page

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:40:28 +0100

A French international during a golden period for Les Bleus, Didier Six tells AFM that he is ready to lead Togo beyond a difficult recent past and is looking to guide the Hawks to Brazil 2014.

Mweene: Zambia's most important win

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:09 +0100

After an impressive series of performances, Zambia's goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene led his team past heavily favoured Côte d’Ivoire in the final, telling AFM he was full of confidence in the decisive penalty shoot-out.

Barry following in big footsteps

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:35:39 +0100

Côte d’Ivoire have not conceded a goal at the Africa Cup of Nations, and that's a good omen for their goalkeeper Boubacar Barry, who spoke to AFM.

Being favourites is difficult says Elephants boss

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:31:37 +0100

Côte d’Ivoire coach Francois Zahoui tells AFM that his Elephants can carry the weight of expectation against Mali on Wednesday where a place in the continental final is on the line.

Zambia can reach the final - Coach

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:28:58 +0100

After a resounding 3-0 quarter-final victory over Sudan, Zambia coach Herve Renard tells AFM the overlooked Copper Bullets are ready and primed for their last-four showdown against Ghana.

Gerets: We need more head, less heart

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:26:16 +0100

Morocco coach Eric Gerets tells AFM that his team let the pressure get to them in their opening loss to rivals Tunisia, but he says the Atlas Lions are well-placed to bounce back.